February 28, 2019
Better Understanding Across Borders
For all the talk of a “global business environment,” it’s still easy to feel wrong-footed when you travel abroad for work. When the extent of…
Posts categorised with 'Communication'
February 14, 2019
Dealing With Inappropriate Personal Stories at Work – Your Top Tips
It’s lunchtime. You’re sending a few messages and catching up on that great article you were reading. Suddenly, uh oh, your colleague sits down next to…
February 7, 2019
Do You Dare to Have Tough Conversations?
The person is standing right in front of you. The words are in your throat, but they won’t come out. “It might make things worse.”…
December 13, 2018
How to Win at Work, and Keep Your Friends, Too!
“Did you hear Rick got another promotion?” “Seriously? I mean, I’m happy for the guy, but how come he got one and I didn’t?…
November 29, 2018
Humor in the Workplace: Not a Laughing Matter!
“When people say to me, ‘Would you rather be thought of as a funny man or a great boss?’ my answer’s always the same: to…
August 9, 2018
The Rise of Younger Bosses
My friend Mitch was recently promoted to restaurant manager, and we’re all really proud of him. He’s a natural leader, people-focused, caring, and he’s worked…
June 26, 2018
Three Secret Ingredients of Emotional Agility
According to Christine Comaford, we all need to feel three things in order to thrive: that we’re safe, we belong, and we matter. In her…
May 10, 2018
Your Top Tips for Onboarding a New Starter
You’ve done it. After months of drafting job descriptions, reading CVs, and interviewing the cream of the crop (alongside some less stellar applicants),…
March 29, 2018
Brand Citizenship: What Does “Doing Good” Actually Mean?
Anne Bahr Thompson Corporate social responsibility has gone through a quiet evolution in the past decade, and that’s a good thing. You may remember when…
March 15, 2018
Giving and Receiving Instant Feedback – Your Top Tips
"Turn the wheel a bit slower, Lucy," my driving instructor repeated. "Slower... slower... SLOWER!" "I am turning it as slow as I can," I shouted back, as the car bumped into the one behind us
March 5, 2018
Body Language: Speaking Without Words – #MTtalk Roundup
Body Language: a True Story Paying close attention to body language can have a significant effect at work. What follows is a true story! A…
February 22, 2018
When Your Co-Workers Are Your Housemates: the Pros and Cons
The rising cost of living, combined with the desire to live and work in big cities, where opportunities are more abundant, has resulted in a…